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K181 RHD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,051 mi
Last recorded149,051 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 RHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 149,051 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

bottom of windscreen starting to deteriorate

floors and sills damaged

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

oil leaks

rear n/s door step starting to corrode

rear o/s tyre wall starting to crack and deteriorate

slight play in front n/s top strut bush

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

wiring under bonnet in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2009 149,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

bottom of windscreen starting to deteriorate

floors and sills damaged

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

oil leaks

rear n/s door step starting to corrode

rear o/s tyre wall starting to crack and deteriorate

slight play in front n/s top strut bush

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

wiring under bonnet in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2008 135,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. rear wiper blade worn

front n/s suspension strut slightly damp. front engine mountain soft

oil leak. lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2008 135,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. rear wiper blade worn

front n/s suspension strut slightly damp. front engine mountain soft

oil leak. lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2007 120,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all floor panles and chassie rails all poor condition surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2007 120,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all floor panles and chassie rails all poor condition surface rust

Pass 2 Mar 2006 106,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 106,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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K181 RHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K181 RHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K181 RHD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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